I can second your familiarity point. I bought the S5 for my wife and because
the setup and menu is so like the Canon A620 the learning curve was almost
nonexistent.
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From: "Jeff Wright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 10:14 AM
Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Camcorder with hi-res stills
I was looking at the Lumix (I can't help but read that as lummox) and the
Canon S5. Both are very nice cameras and are priced about the same.
I ended up getting the Canon as it has the hot shoe and uses AA batteries,
as opposed to the proprietary battery that Panasonic uses. Also, after
reading a few reviews of the cameras (dpreview the most thorough), the
Canon
was rated a bit higher, despite the shorter lens, and has a better macro
feature. I also already own a Canon Powershot, so familiarity plays a
part
too. I may not ever use the hot shoe, but I like having the option.
I haven't had a chance to try the Canon out yet, but I will today.
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Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 4:14 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Camcorder with hi-res stills
Another one you might want to look at is the Panasonic DMC-FZ18.
It's
an 8.1 MP with an 18x optical zoom Leica lens. That's the equivalent
of a 35-504mm still camera zoom lens. It's movie function also works
fantastic. I just checked it out after reading this post. I don't use
the movie function often (if at all). But when I need it, it's there
and it's great quality. Now I just need a larger card. My 512mb ain't
going to cut it if I decide to start taking movies. Panasonic
recommends a 10mb high speed card, what ever that is. Anyway, this
camera has more features then I've been able to use yet. Absolutely
fantastic for only $350. It cost $500 at Panasonic, but only $350 if
you go to buy.com.
The couple of things I don't like about it and most other digital
cameras is it lack of a hot shoe or flash sync., not that I own any
studio lights or flashes anymore, it's just the thought. I'd also like
a digital with a bulb setting and a shutter release that allows me to
screw in a cable release to hold the shutter open till eternity if I'd
like. But I have to get realistic, how often did I actually use that
feature on my Nikon F3? A couple of times in 15 years. Also this
camera almost doesn't need a flash (though it has one). It has
infrared focussing, will focus in the dark. And takes a great picture
(color corrected and all) under even the worst of conditions.
After looking at the large flat screen HD tvs and my experience
with
this digital camera I'm to this point sold on the quality of Panasonic.
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